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[gavin@petken.com]

Had a really nice day at the factory on Wednesday. There was no secret squirrel testing going on so we were allowed to sit on the balcony all day, in the sun, overlooking the track. Steady stream of Evora's with some spirited driving from Matt (?) one of the Lotus drivers, looking after some journos who were in a chase car. Got a few passenger laps in a non-SC 2-11 driven by not sure, but he was pretty good! Lovely to see the car well sideways.

Had a factory tour.

Had my (Tyresure) tyre pressure / temp system fitted. Had a first service. Drooled over the new FIA seats and the carbon wing.

And the engine upgrade - well worth it. Subtle but very nice difference. Pulls well - just feels more eager.

On my 3rd Lotus and never been to the factory so felt it was well overdue.

G

[Bibs]

That was probably Matt Becker, Rogers son. He's one of the finest drivers in the land from what I hear!

Did you see the race car back from Dubai? I had a sit in it when I was there, very, very cool

[gavin@petken.com]

I did see the race car, but it was on a jack in bits!

Enough drooling over the burnt orange factory 2-11 (GT3 or 4 can't remember) to last a few weeks. Great colour. If I ever need a respray it's going to be that.

g